We Mourn the Loss
Matthew Geffner circa 2004
Young Angels began in 2002 when
Matthew Geffner, then age 14, had an idea for a community service
project. He asked his mom’s friends, Brook Dougherty and Debbie
Koerner, to help him. Matthew gathered his friends in a classroom at
the Mirman School, then informed Brook and Debbie that they would like
Linkin Park to perform a benefit concert. When he was told that this
was “unlikely,” he reminded Brook and Debbie that “unlikely” was not
“impossible.” Linkin Park performed at the House of Blues on Monday,
March 4th, 2002 to benefit TrinityKidsCare, a pediatric Hospice.
Matthew Geffner died tragically this year, in New York, where he
was attending NYU. His blend of entrepreneurship and philanthropy
continues to be the backbone of Young Angels of America.
In that spirit, we launch “Matthew’s Café,” a weekly leadership
gathering for teens that will feature emerging philanthro-capitalists,
artists and activists. Our mission continues to be to teach young
people about philanthropy and community service. This program is made
possible by gifts from the Pacific Palisades Woman's Club, The Palisades
Rotary Club, and the Palisades Optimists Club.
Where: Matthew’s Garden Café
Address: 859 ½ Swarthmore Ave
Pacific Palisades
(across from CVS)
When: Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Time: 6-7:30 PM
Dinner: $10 at the door
RSVP info@youngangelsofamerica.org
Or 310.573.9913
Musical Performance by: Piper Hays
Donations to support Matthew's Cafe can also be made through the Young Angels website, at www.youngangelsofamerica.org
Matthew at check presentation to Chloe Love Foundation
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I’LL BE YOUR NEW MATTHEW
When
Young Angels scholarship winner, Matthew Stewart, heard the news about
Matthew Geffner, he said he would be the spirit of Matthew Geffner and
continue to carry on with an open heart and mind. He is starting his
second year at the storied Tuskegee University this month, and we are still short of tuition funds.
Please contribute what you can and help this future automotive engineer continue to be one of America’s best!
Contributions to support Matthew's Scholarship Fund can be made through the Young Angels website, at www.younganglesofamerica.org
Matthew Stewart at Tuskegee University still needs tuition funds.
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Summer Dance Recital
Miss Quejonne Smith leads her team to a wonderful afternoon of dance at the
109th Recreation Center.
This program made possible by a gift from The Arbonne Foundation.
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